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Orbán Travels to Kyiv for Talks

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán arrived in Kyiv early Tuesday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the PM's press...

EU

Strengthening EU Competitiveness Goal of Hungary’s EU Presidency

Strengthening European competitiveness is a "central goal " of Hungary's presidency of the Council of the European Union, EU Affairs...

Int'l Relations

US Condemns Recent Sovereignty Protection Office Actions

The U.S. State Department issued a statement condemning actions by Hungary's recently established Sovereignty Protection Office against NGO Transparency International....

EU

Outgoing European Council President Advises Incoming Orbán

The outgoing European Council president provided some parting words of wisdom for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, at a press conference...

EU

Hungary to Promote EU Integration of W Balkans During EU Presidency – Szijjártó

Hungary will aim to speed up the European Union integration of Western Balkans countries during its upcoming EU rotating presidency,...

Int'l Relations

Hungarian EU Presidency Seeks to Advance Cooperation With China

An important goal of Hungary's presidency of the Council of the European Union, which starts July 1, will be to...

Int'l Relations

Economic Cooperation ‘Firm Foundation’ for German-Hungarian Ties – Orbán

Economic cooperation provides a "firm foundation" for German-Hungarian ties, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told public media in Berlin on Friday,...

Int'l Relations

IOC Head Commends Budapest on Olympic Qualifier Series

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach lauded Budapest for hosting the second stop in the inaugural Olympic Qualifier Series in...

EU

Improving Competitiveness ‘Top Priority’ of EU Presidency – Varga

Improving the competitiveness of continental Europe, which has fallen behind America and China, will be a "top priority" of the...

Ukraine Crisis

Could B9 Become B8 Over Hungary’s Actions on Ukraine, Russia?

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán claimed a victory for “advocates for peace” following the European Parliament elections held in Hungary on...

EU

EC to Propose Opening Excessive Deficit Procedure Against Hungary

The European Commission said on Wednesday that it will propose opening a deficit-based excessive deficit procedure against seven member states...

EU

Hungary Presents Environmental Plan for EU Presidency

Hungary's environmental protection program for when it takes the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union from July...

EU

KDNP Head Says Party Will Leave if EPP Accepts Tisza

Zsolt Semjén, the head of the Christian Democrat People's Party (KDNP), the junior partner in Hungary's governing coalition, said his...

Int'l Relations

Hungary Ready to Act as Intermediary With Russia – Szijjártó

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said Hungary was ready to act as an intermediary with Russia addressing...

Int'l Relations

EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs Could Bring Retaliation, Minister Warns

Punitive tariffs the European Commission aims to levy on Chinese EVs could result in retaliatory measures that would harm the...

Int'l Relations

Russia Expels Hungarian Diplomats in Retaliatory Move

Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced Thursday that it was expelling Hungarian diplomats in retaliation for Hungary’s recent expulsion of 10 Russian...

EU

EU Grants Hungary 1‑year Exemption from Gas Market Rule

The EC approved Hungary's request for a temporary exemption from an EU gas‑market regulation at the Serbian border, allowing the...

Int'l Relations

U.S. Resumes Immigrant Visa Processing for Hungarian Nationals

The U.S. administration resumed processing immigrant visa applications from Hungarian and Polish nationals last week, news agency Reuters reported late...

Russia Expels Hungarian Diplomats in Retaliatory Move

Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced Thursday that it was expelling Hungarian diplomats in retaliation for Hungary’s recent expulsion of 10 Russian...

Hungary’s EPPO Accession Advances With Budapest Talks

European Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruța Kövesi held talks with Hungarian officials in Budapest on the details of Hungary’s accession to...

EU Grants Hungary 1‑year Exemption from Gas Market Rule

The EC approved Hungary's request for a temporary exemption from an EU gas‑market regulation at the Serbian border, allowing the...

Magyar Invites Pope Leo XIV to Hungary After Vatican Talks

Prime Minister Péter Magyar invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Hungary during a private audience at the Vatican on Sept....

EU Project Pre-Financing Pushes August Budget Deficit to HUF 2.31 tln

Hungary’s cash flow-based general government deficit reached HUF 2.31 tln in August, driven overwhelmingly by pre-financing for projects supported by...

All Hungarian University Students to Regain Erasmus Access by October, Official Says

Hungarian university students will have the opportunity to participate in the Erasmus mobility program by October, with some able to...

ÁKK: Euro Adoption May Cut Hungary’s Debt Costs by 50%

The Government Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) says Hungary could reduce its financing costs after adopting the euro, lowering annual interest...

Hungarian Teen Detained Over Alleged Terrorist Threats After FBI Tip

Hungarian police have detained a 16-year-old boy in Győr on suspicion of making terrorist threats after the FBI alerted authorities...

Russia Pledges Response to Hungary’s Expulsion of 10 Diplomats

Russia will respond to Hungary’s decision to expel 10 Russian diplomats, Foreign Mininstry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Tuesday, adding that...

Hungary to Formalize Gift of Lipizzaner Horses to King Charles III

Hungary will formally gift two Lipizzaner horses to the UK's King Charles III, resolving an ownership issue after the animals...

40 Hungarian Tourists Safe After Wildfire Evacuation on Croatia’s Brač Island

A group of 40 Hungarian tourists evacuated from Milna on Croatia’s Brač island due to wildfires are safe, Hungary’s Foreign...

Magyar Says No Progress Yet in Hungary-Slovakia Dispute Over Beneš Decrees

PM Péter Magyar said Thursday that no progress had yet been made on disputed issues between Hungary and Slovakia, including...

CJEU Rejects Hungary’s Bid to Halt Russian Asset Revenue Transfers to Ukraine

The CJEU has thrown out an appeal by the previous Hungarian government against an EC decision to send aid to...

EU Customs Changes Reshape Hungarian Online Shopping, PwC Finds

Hungarian online shoppers are planning purchases more carefully rather than abandoning international platforms following July’s customs changes, according to PwC...

U.S. Resumes Immigrant Visa Processing for Hungarian Nationals

The U.S. administration resumed processing immigrant visa applications from Hungarian and Polish nationals last week, news agency Reuters reported late...